Description
Guilt-free cinnamon roll protein bites that are perfect for a post-workout snack or a delightful dessert, packed with wholesome ingredients and protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup Rolled Oats, blended into powder (50g)
- 1 cup Almond Flour (96g)
- 2 tbsp Ground Flaxseed (14g)
- 1/4 cup Vanilla Protein Powder (30g)
- 1/4 cup Almond Butter (60g)
- 2 tbsp Maple Syrup (30ml)
- 1 tsp Cinnamon (5g)
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg (1g)
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk (60ml)
- 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar (16g)
- 1 tbsp Cinnamon (5g)
- 2 tbsp Cream Cheese or Dairy-free Alternative (30g)
- 3 tbsp Powdered Sugar (24g)
- 1–2 tsp Unsweetened Almond Milk (5-10ml)
Instructions
- Blend the Oats: Use a blender to pulverize rolled oats into a fine powder.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the powdered oats, almond flour, flaxseed, protein powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg well.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in almond butter and maple syrup until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Incorporate Milk: Gradually add almond milk, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until a sticky dough forms. Adjust thickness with more almond flour or milk, as needed.
- Roll Bites: Take small portions of dough and roll into 1-inch balls.
- Coat Bites: In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and cinnamon. Roll each bite in the mixture to coat.
- Chill: Place the coated bites on parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Prepare Glaze: Whisk cream cheese, powdered sugar, and almond milk until smooth. Adjust consistency with additional almond milk if necessary.
- Serve: Drizzle the glaze over chilled bites just before serving.
Notes
These bites are versatile and can be served with coffee or as a sweet treat during family movie night. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, protein bites, healthy snacks, gluten-free, no-bake